uncontrollable

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Smith describes it as being like "intrusive thoughts" with "no malice, no hatred and it's uncontrollable", often in moments of high emotion such as when he is sad or happy.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

When Anthropic recently disclosed a cyber espionage campaign that used artificial intelligence to execute much of the attack autonomously, headlines framed it as a new, uncontrollable threat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

"Obviously very disappointed to go out in this fashion, but completely uncontrollable," said Tucker.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

“Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but within myself to the choices that are my own…”

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

They sit in meditative silence for some of that uncontrollable time, the motion of the train gently billowing the silk curtains, the scent of ginger and cream enveloping them.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern